# Base NJ. vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Base NJ. at none against Workout Timer's 8. Base NJ. also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (162 vs 43). Workout Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Base NJ. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Base NJ. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 43 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Base NJ.'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Workout Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Base NJ. ships an update every 4 months, Workout Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Base NJ. | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-nj/id1033632020/reviews)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 172 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EGYM INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/811368859) | [Oleksandr Bilyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588574362) |

## What reviewers say

### Base NJ.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-nj/id1033632020)

Monitor workouts, track progress, and achieve fitness goals with personalized plans and engaging challenges. Seamlessly capture gym or manual workout data and manage class schedules. Integrates with HealthKit for comprehensive fitness tracking.

**Highlights:** Workout Tracking, Personalized Training Plans, Activity Level Milestones, Fun Fitness Challenges, Class Scheduling & Booking, HealthKit Integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360)

Enhance your workouts with custom timers, motivational quotes, and background operation. This app offers an intuitive interface for setting up and starting your favorite routines quickly. It supports a wide range of fitness activities, from HIIT to CrossFit.

**Highlights:** Workout announcements, Motivational quotes, Personal timer presets, Intuitive interface, Customizable icons and names, Background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Workout Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Workout Timer | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Workout Timer | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Base NJ. free?

Base NJ. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Workout Timer free?

Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Base NJ. or Workout Timer?

Base NJ. is rated higher. Base NJ. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Base NJ. or Workout Timer have ads?

Neither Base NJ. nor Workout Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Base NJ. or Workout Timer?

Base NJ. ships an update every 4 months, and Workout Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Base NJ. was updated on September 29, 2026 and Workout Timer on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*